Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations training course

A 2 day training course incorporating assessment and accreditation for learners who design, install or maintain water systems to ensure compliance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) 1999 Regulations and associated standards.

Benefits of attending for the learner

• The learning and qualification helps learners satisfy the requirements of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 when installing or maintaining water systems within buildings.

Benefits of attending for the employer

• Compliance with regulations.

What you will learn

• Water systems, background and hazards.
• Definition of drinking water and standards.
• Waterlaw: Water Industry Act 1991, Water Regulations (Water Fittings) 1999, Water Regulations 2000 (Water Quality) Contamination: Backflow; Back Siphonage, Back Pressure.
• Backflow prevention devices including Reduced Pressure Zone Device (RPZ).
• Water fittings and materials - Standards, approved fittings, acceptance marks and evaluation and testing.
• Flushing devices.
• Notification - Approved contractors schemes, enforcement and disputes.

What qualifications will you achieve?

• This course incorporates assessment and certification under ERS Certification Water Supply Water Fitting Regulations (WRAS) and is valid for 5 years.

How is this training delivered?

• The course is delivered in the classroom. Where possible we will use local water systems to put the course materials into context.
• This ERS qualification is assessed through open book multiple choice questions.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Learners can bring with them any materials used by their own employer, copies of risk assessments or management systems so that they can see how their materials fit in to the context of the training.